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derivatives

what are derivatives

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Last Update: April 02, 2009 Asked by: aravindachandra

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Submitted by: anilasanthosh

Derivative instrument is an asset which derives ie, takes its origin from another asset.
The simplest form of derivative is a forward contract, "It is an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a certain future time for a certain price"Other forms of of derivatives include futures,options and swaps, etc.

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sindhusegaran

June 18, 2008 08:54:40

Sriraman Ganapathy

Member Since: June 2008 Contribution: 1

RE: derivatives

Derivatives are financial instruments whose value changes in response to the changes in underlying variables.

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December 08, 2008 22:44:34

gayathriyellai

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RE: derivatives

Derivate is product whose valuse is derived from the value of one or more basic variables called bases in a contractual manner.

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April 02, 2009 01:28:29

anilasanthosh

Member Since: April 2009 Contribution: 1

RE: derivatives

Derivative instrument is an asset which derives ie takes its origin from another asset.
The simplest form of derivative is a forward contract "It is an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a certain future time for a certain price"Other forms of of derivatives include futures options and swaps etc.

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